Psychologists in Ankeny, Iowa

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8 Psychologists found in Ankeny
female psychologist

Michelle Leigh Cushman, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
202 Sw Cherry St, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-325-4133     844-799-6001
male psychologist

Maxwell Sando

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
250 Ne 41st Unit 260, Ankeny, IA - 50021
563-381-0223    
female psychologist

Dr. Mary Schenkenfelder, PHD

Psychologist
215 Nw 18th St Ste 102, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-348-8258    

male psychologist

Dr. David S. Demarest, PH.D

Psychologist
715 Sw Ankeny Rd, On With Life, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-965-1339     515-964-0567
female psychologist

Jennifer Calixte

Psychologist - School
3512 Se 17th St, Ankeny, IA - 50021
816-908-7393    
male psychologist

Dr. Richard James Thorpe, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
2525 N Ankeny Blvd Ste 113, Ankeny, IA - 50021
515-289-9136     515-289-9139
female psychologist

Dr. Megan Elise Otto Caves, PSYD

Psychologist
6950 Ne 14th St Ste 36, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-289-1515     515-289-1511
male psychologist

Paul Essen

Psychologist - Clinical
715 Sw Ankeny Rd, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-965-1339    

About Psychologists: Psychologist: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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